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Mountain Royalty Fees in Pakistan (2025-2026)

At Jasmine Tours, we ensure a seamless and unforgettable adventure in the awesome inspiring peaks of Gilgit-Baltistan. To help you plan your mountaineering or trekking expedition, we’ve put together the latest information on royalty fees and the permit process for 2026 as set by the Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Department.

Types of permits:

1. Climbing Permit:

  • Required for foreign and Pakistani nationals aiming to climb peaks above 6,500 meters in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
  • The application process typically takes 4-6 weeks, so we recommend applying early to avoid delays.
  • Royalty fees are applicable based on the height of the mountain, with variations between summer, autumn, and winter seasons.

2. Trekking Permit:

  • Required for entering restricted trekking zones in the Karakoram Range, including areas such as Askoli, Baltoro, K2, and Gondogoro Pass.
  • Foreign nationals with a trekking and mountaineering visa do not need a separate trekking permit. This visa will serve as the trekking permit or mountaineering permit.

Royalty Fees Of Pakistan

S# Height Of Mountain Royalty Fees USD (Per Person)
Summer (April - September) Autumn (October - November) Winter (December - March)
Existing Revised Existing Revised Existing Revised
1 k2 - 8611m 5000 3500 2500 1200 1500 1000
2 8001m - 8500m 4000 2500 2000 1800 1200 1200
3 7501m - 8000m 2800 700 1000 500 800 400
4 7001m - 7500m 2000 500 800 350 400 300
5 6501m - 7000m 1200 400 500 300 200 250
6 Trekking Fee 300 150 200 75 100 75
S# Height Of Mountain Royalty Fees PKR (Per Person)
Summer (April - September) Autumn (October - November) Winter (December - March)
Existing Revised Existing Revised Existing Revised
1 k2 - 8611m 10000 100000 50000 60000 30000 30000
2 8001m - 8500m 50000 50000 25000 35000 15000 20000
3 7501m - 8000m 30000 40000 15000 20000 10000 15000
4 7001m - 7500m 15000 30000 7500 15000 5000 10000
5 6501m - 7000m 10000 20000 5000 10000 3000 10000
6 Trekking Fee 10000 15000 5000 10000 2500 5000

Additional Fees:

Waste Management & Environment Fee:

$190 USD per person for each mountaineering expedition member for areas in the Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP).

Trekking Fees: $150 USD per person for trekking in restricted areas, plus the $190 USD environmental fee.

Permit Application Process:

To obtain your climbing or trekking permit, Jasmine Tours will assist you in submitting the following documents to the Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Department via a licensed tour operator:

  • Application from the tour operator
  • Mountaineering expedition application form
  • Expedition members list
  • Route map of the proposed trek/peak
  • Passport copies and visa forms of members
  • CV of expedition members
  • Tour operator’s license copy

After submission, the application is forwarded to the concerned departments for clearance, and the permit is issued once the royalty fees are deposited and other formalities are completed.

Important Notes:

  • Climbing Permit: Issued only after depositing the prescribed royalty fee, expedition members’ insurance, and the necessary rescue funds.
  • Trekking Permit: Foreign nationals do not need to apply separately if they hold a valid trekking and mountaineering visa.
  • Application Time: 4-6 weeks for processing, so plan your trip well in advance.